Mining and formulation of railways
Colonialist invested large amounts of capital and supervised the construction of railways in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The exporting of valuable resources such as palm oil, gold, ivory and cocoa were funnelled outside of Africa in exchange for money.
In addition, precious material such as diamonds, iron, coal, petroleum and platinum were and are extracted from African soil and sold at exponential prices that profit non-African businessmen and women.
These monies raised the GDP for various African countries but this wealth did not benefit the average African. The uneven distribution of fortune is still being felt today as most Africans struggle in their every-day lives.
Today, countries such as China, India and Lebanon are establishing businesses in various countries throughout the continent and raking in significant money while the owners of the resources live in a drab reality.
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